Jewish Political News & Updates

Speaking to Gestetner Updates about a potential run for NYC Mayor in 2013 on the GOP line, former State Senate Leaders Malcolm Smith also addressed the debate surrounding ritual circumcisions:

“I have been brought up and raised in such a way that I have always respected the beliefs of a particular religious group. We are talking here of a 3,000 year old tradition, and while I understand the importance of public safety and I think everybody wants that, I always also have mutual respect for the beliefs and following customs of individual groups. I think this should be the best position that everyone should take.”